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Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1966

Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1966

Regular price $3,495.00
Regular price Sale price $3,495.00

Serial Number: 509692

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish on neck, fully over-spray on body.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: mahogany solid body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .82" 12th-. 94"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood board.
Electronics: The guitar originally had three p90s and a three way slide switch. It now has a Gibson Patent number sticker neck pickup and patent number embossed bridge pickup. The switch and wiring harness have been completely replaced. The guitar has two volumes, two tones and a three way selector switch.
Pickup Measurements: neck 5.8k ohms bridge 11.4k ohms
Hardware: The tuners, nut, strap buttons, bridge and trem are original. The pick guard, switch and knobs have all been replaced.
Modifications/Repairs: -The body has been fully over-sprayed. There are two filled holes on top of the control cavity. These fills are under the over-spray. -The guitar has been fully rewired. -The pick guard, switch and knobs have all been replaced. -Two mini humbuckers have been installed.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear. The body has scuffs and dents throughout, particularly on the lower bout and around the edges. The neck has considerable finish checking and wear. The metal hardware is tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 509692
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with medium height and minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1966.
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SKU: U2840009303

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish on neck, fully over-spray on body.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: mahogany solid body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .82" 12th-. 94"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood board.
Electronics: The guitar originally had three p90s and a three way slide switch. It now has a Gibson Patent number sticker neck pickup and patent number embossed bridge pickup. The switch and wiring harness have been completely replaced. The guitar has two volumes, two tones and a three way selector switch.
Pickup Measurements: neck 5.8k ohms bridge 11.4k ohms
Hardware: The tuners, nut, strap buttons, bridge and trem are original. The pick guard, switch and knobs have all been replaced.
Modifications/Repairs: -The body has been fully over-sprayed. There are two filled holes on top of the control cavity. These fills are under the over-spray. -The guitar has been fully rewired. -The pick guard, switch and knobs have all been replaced. -Two mini humbuckers have been installed.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear. The body has scuffs and dents throughout, particularly on the lower bout and around the edges. The neck has considerable finish checking and wear. The metal hardware is tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 509692
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with medium height and minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1966.